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Oil and filter change cost in the UK

Current UK oil and filter change pricing, what is included and why an oil change is not the same as a full car service.

Pricing checked 10 August 2026

An oil and filter change replaces the engine oil and oil filter but normally does not include the wider inspection and scheduled maintenance of a full service.

Current price evidence

Oil and filter change

From £149.99

Halfords

Current published starting price. Halfords states that price varies by vehicle and location and that this is an oil-and-filter change rather than a comprehensive service.

Current published starting price

Halfords currently advertises an oil and filter change from £149.99 and states that larger engines, oil type, vehicle and location can increase the price.

Why can oil choice change the cost?

Engines differ in oil capacity and required specification. Some need larger quantities or more expensive low-ash, long-life or manufacturer-approved oil, so two cars can have very different totals for what sounds like the same job.

Oil change versus service

Halfords explicitly notes that its oil-and-filter change is not a comprehensive service and does not reset the service light. If the vehicle's scheduled service is due, compare the proper service checklist instead of choosing an oil change purely on price.

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Service prices change and depend on the exact vehicle, location, provider and work due. AutoAid records the source and date checked, distinguishes starting prices from averages, and does not present these figures as a garage quotation. Always confirm the current price and service checklist before booking.